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FILTER RESULTS ►Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma take big pay cuts
How Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma fit into the Saints new 3-4 defense remains to be seen. But they’ll fit into their pants easier today, because their wallets are much thinner. According to Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, both players took significant pay cuts as part of yesterday’s restructurings, which cleared more than…
New Orleans Saints clear nearly $11 million in cap space by restructuring Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma contracts
To become salary cap compliant prior to the start of the 2013 league year, the New Orleans Saints have renegotiated the contracts of veteran defensive end Will Smith and linebacker Jonathan Vilma, Larry Holder of The Times-Picayune reported...Show More Summary
Vilma, Smith took massive pay cuts
Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith took a combined cut in pay of nearly $10 million in order to stay with the New Orleans Saints. I just got a look at the official details of the contract restructuring by the two veterans, and these aren’t the typical instances where base salary is converted to signing bonus. Show More Summary
Saints keep Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma
The New Orleans Saints have found a way to keep veteran linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith while still getting under the salary cap. Larry Holder reports the Saints have restructured the contracts of Vilma and Smith, who were scheduled to count more than $23 million against the salary cap. Show More Summary
Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma restructure contracts
People in Rome are waiting to see a puff of white smoke from the Vatican, but people in New Orleans have been waiting much longer to find out whether or not defensive end Will Smith and linebacker Jonathan Vilma will be sticking with the Saints. The answer has finally arrived. Larry Holder of the New…
New Orleans Saints: Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma Will Take Pay Cut or Be Cut
The Saints are currently $4.3 million over the NFL salary cap and are required to get under the $123 million cap by 4 p.m. ET today. According to spotrac.com's calculations, the Saints are the only NFL team currently above the cap. But...Show More Summary
Payton sees Vilma, Harper, Smith staying, but . . . .
With the Saints trying to clean up a cap mess, they may have to part ways with some players who have been a big part of the team’s recent success. For now, coach Sean Payton doesn’t think he’ll be without linebacker Jonathan Vilma, defensive end Will Smith, or safety Roman Harper in 2013. But Payton…
Saints want to keep veterans Vilma, Smith
Although their defense statistically was one of the worst in NFL history, the New Orleans Saints are trying to keep the unit together. Adam Schefter reported the Saints plan to ask veteran linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith to restructure their contracts. Show More Summary
PFT Live: Does Vilma, Smith fit with Saints’ future?
Larry Holder of The Times-Picayune joins PFT Live to discuss all things New Orleans Saints. The Saints have stated they want to keep Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith, but do they fit in Rob Ryan’s 3-4 defense? Is the franchise tag a possibility for LT Jermon Bushrod?
PFT Live 02/18: Larry Holder, Chargers/Dolphins To Do List
Mike Florio talks with Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune about the latest in Saints news. The Saints want to keep Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith regardless if they don’t fit in Rob Ryan 3-4 defense, but Vilma and Smith may have to take a pay cut. Then, Florio gives the Chargers and Miami…
Report: Saints want Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith to restructure contracts
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith didn’t cooperate with the league’s bounty investigation last offseason, but they did restructure their contracts to help the Saints out on the salary cap front. We’ll find out soon if they’re willing to do it again. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Saints will ask…
Even with Restructured Contract, Jonathan Vilma Shouldn't Be in Saints' Plans
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma is scheduled to make a base salary of $4.8 million in 2013 and will cost the New Orleans Saints approximately $8.68 million because of some dead money and bonuses brought forward. Since the Saints are closeShow More Summary
Sean Payton says Vilma still has role in defense
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma had a quick and positive reaction to the news that the Saints hired Rob Ryan as their new defensive coordinator and he’ll likely be pleased to hear what coach Sean Payton had to say about a role for Vilma in Ryan’s 3-4 scheme. During an interview on Sirius/XM Radio on Tuesday, Payton…
Saints players on board with Rob Ryan hire
Given the fact that his predecessor didn’t seem so popular in the locker room, it probably shouldn’t be a surprise Saints players like the idea of new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma was among the first to tweet his support, calling Ryan “a real good hire for us,” before asking fans what they…
Vilma's Lawsuit vs. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Dismissed
A federal defamation suit by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was dismissed Thursday. U.S. District Judge Helen Berrigan in New Orleans said Vilma failed to show that Goodell acted with “actual malice” in making six reportedly libelous or slanderous statements between early March and......
After dismissal of lawsuit, Vilma is considering his options
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has not reacted via Twitter to today’s dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Commissioner Roger Goodell. Vilma’s lawyer has provided a comment through more traditional means. “We are obviously disappointed, strongly believe that the CBA does not give anyone — including a Commissioner — a license to misrepresent and to manufacture…
Judge dismisses Vilma’s defamation lawsuit against Goodell
The bounty case is now over. Mostly. Judge Helen G. Berrigan dismissed linebacker Jonathan Vilma’s defamation lawsuit against Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello announced the development on Twitter. Goodell and the NFL had filed a motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that the Collective Bargaining Agreement prevents players from…
Vilma's defamation suit against Goodell dismissed
U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan dismissed Saints LB Jonathan Vilma’s defamation lawsuit against commissioner Roger Goodell.
Some closure on bounty scandal
As NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gets ready to head to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, it appears as though there is some closure on the Saints’ bounty scandal. Judge Helen Ginger Berrigan dismissed linebacker Jonathan Vilma's defamation...Show More Summary
Jonathan Vilma Rips Anonymous Saints Player for Blasting Steve Spagnuolo
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has heard what an anonymous teammate said about defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and he's not a happy camper. According to a report by The Times-Picayune's Larry Holder, the Saints linebacker...Show More Summary
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